About 30% of the diabetes patients with peripheral neuropathy, so it needs a reliable method used for testing of complications. Monofilament Pen can be used for assessing precise the sensation of peripheral neuropathy parts of diabetic patient, so that the doctor according to the assess results, to implement effective treatment for patients with diabetic and the patient of peripheral neuropathy.2 Components

1) Barrel, cap, pocket clip

2) The part of testing touch of Neuropen include: buttons, monofilament, slot;

3) The part of testing sharpness sensation of Neuropen include: pin, neuro tip pressure gauge, 40g marker,

3 The instruction of Monofilament Pen

A. Monofilament Test (Test of touch sensation)

1. Fully extend the monofilament slowly by sliding the button to the end of neuropen until it is firmed in the end of slot.

2. Prepare the patient for test, hold the monofilament in position for 1-2 seconds before removing, and the monofilament  is calibrated to bend at 10g of force. Then observe and ask the patient feeling situation, If there is no touch sensation, it is verified the patient loss of sensation in this position.

3. Monofilaments lose will lose their accuracy if used regularly after 100uses. The workers should be replace the monofilament pen ,they can also contact directly manufacturer or distributor.